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    Banzai Bowls

    3.6 (181 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Asaiahsen A.

    Love this place! This is always a must when coming to the north shore! I always get the sharks cove with apple juice blend and add almond butter on mine! Acai bowls are always good and consistent. Service could be friendlier as I wasn't greeted and was asked "what do you want?" I am not expecting amazing service but some customer service would be nice.

    Sharks Cove Bowl
    Thalya C.

    Rating: 4.5/5 Pictured, Sharks Cove Large Bowl, different day same order. This is my go to and I will always return. The speed of service is good and the acái bowls ares very tasty. Whether you just want to stroll the shops, enjoy it inside, or on the beach you have all the options. Looking for a snack/lunch option I would definitely recommend!

    San O Smoothie and Dakine Bowl
    Danielle V.

    It was my first time coming to this location. My boyfriend and I came in on a Monday morning and it wasn't that busy. Thankfully, they offer parking in the back of the building and there were a bunch of spots. When I walked in we were greeted right away and the two girls were very welcoming. They were working on other orders, but told us to give them a couple minutes. The cafe isn't that big, but definitely designed to be local looking. There are a few tables inside, outside and seats near the window. My boyfriend and I got a small DaKine Acai Bowl and Large San O Smoothie. Although we got a small acai bowl, it was a very filling and im surprised that it had a strong peanut butter taste. We thought it would be on top, but it was blended in. They do not skimp on the granola or the almonds for this bowl. There was granola on the bottom and on the top. Kinda disappointed that there was only bananas as the fruit topping, but there are other bowl variations that have other fruits - im just used to having strawberries, bananas and blueberries. The smoothie was very refreshing and a perfect blend of sweet and tart. Overall, I was happy with the service and food. It took about 5-10 minutes to get our orders, but it was because there was only two if them working and there were others before us.

    Ala Moana
    Phg T.

    There are a few things on the island that is instant gratification on a hot day, something cold and sweet always hit the spot. But which one to pick is truly a task. Came here on a friend's recommendation and glad I did. The menu tend to be overwhelming because too many choices and it all looks so good. It might take at least 5 min to peruse...peak time might be a longer line. Even a small size is big enough for two to share.

    Overhead menu
    John S.

    Everything went well! Promptly greeted upon entering. Clean and spacious eatery with full view of preparation of order. As it was my first time there, I take a couple of minutes or so to look over the menu overhead. They were very patient with me. I ordered a large OG bowl with almond milk. It was delicious! Banana slices and honey top it off! Cold but nutritious! Just what I needed after the long drive over from Honolulu and just before walking around the beautiful Haleiwa beach area! I hope to return on my next vacation to Oahu!

    We ordered a small banzai bowl blended with apple juice, and a small OG bowl! (Left to right)
    Chanel D.

    My family and I went to Banzai Bowls in Hale'iwa around 4 pm on a Saturday. There's free parking out back. We got lucky since the lot wasn't super congested. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Cute surf decor around the shop! When we walked in we weren't greeted (no biggie, it was noisy from the blenders going off). When we walked up to the counter to order the cashier didn't say hi to us. She was just sitting and kind of looked like she didn't want to be there lol I get it girl we all been there. But sheesh! So I knocked a few stars off for bad service. I understand this is not a high end/fancy restaurant but some basic manners to me is standard. But who knows maybe she was having a bad day. The portion sizes definitely saved this place! $16.50 for a small sounds crazy but if you look at the pictures, they are very generous with the fruits! We all know how expensive fruits are in HI. I'm not much of an açaí person but I enjoyed my bowl

    Menu as of 3/15/25
    Lauren H.

    I heard about BB from Stacey H., who knows all about food and everything else, so I decided to stray away from my usual and try something new-to-me. Came here after a north shore hike. Although it's in busy Haleiwa town, there's an adequate amount of free customer parking in the parking lot behind the building, shared with other businesses. It was confusing if the parking lot entrances are one-way or two-way. Although Stacey H. raved about the acai bowl with PB, I tend to not like protein-filled acai bowls and like the more fruity ones, so I ordered the "Sharks Cove Bowl". I came by myself, so I ordered a small ($13.50 as of 3/15/25), which is a GIANT serving for one person. You would get the most bang for your buck if you shared a large ($16.50) with someone that has the same taste as you. I initially thought the price was steep for an acai bowl, but the acai tastes wonderful (I had it blended with apple juice. Almond milk was offered as an option.), it was blended just right - not soupy, and they topped it with fresh, giant, tasty blueberries and strawberries, as well as bananas, granola, goji berries, and honey. I really like this bowl! I would go as far to say that this acai bowl tastes better than Haleiwa Bowls nearby, which was my previous fave (I still love HB's Blue Majik bowl - which is NOT an acai bowl but spirulina + pineapple). I'll likely be bouncing between the two. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and you can even walk across the street to enjoy your bowl at the beach. Best of luck taking a left outta the parking lot to return to town. I recommend being patient and waiting for a nice local to let you turn. Be shua to trow one shaka aftah dat ack of kine-ess.

    Banzai Bowl
    Lawrence L.

    Solid acai bowls. Loved the Banzai Bowl for all the fruits you get on it, and the rest were good too, especially adding a scoop of mini chocolate chips. Da Kine and Off the Wall were good too! The servers were helpful in giving suggestions, and the portions were pretty good. There's a few good shops right next to this location for clothes and gear. Some beach within walking distance and spots to sit and eat that overlook it. You might find parking right by the place or a little further down the street off the highway.

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    Kehau M.

    My partner and I ordered smoothies, the wedge and lowers. Both were super tasty and we knew it would take a while and were happy to wait for quality smoothies. We both got smalls and thoroughly enjoyed them as they disappeared quick. The only reason for the 3 stars is for one of the employees lack of customer service, you'd think you killed her puppy. From the sounds of some of the less than stellar reviews, they're based on the horrible customer service, not the smoothies/bowls. If I were the business owner, I'd probably have a meeting expressing the importance of customer service. People chose to spend their money where they feel like they're money is worth spending and I'd think twice about here. Again, solely based on the service. Doesn't seem like there's been much of a change over the years so I don't expect any change.

    Franklin P.

    This place was a cool little find needing a cool treat on a hot day. We stopped here to grab some açaí bowls. I was not the biggest fan of açaí bowls but coming here changed my mind. We got the original bowls. Pretty big portions and the bowls were nutritious and delicious. Service was good also we will come back.

    Small Sharks Cove Bowl
    Sarah P.

    First timer. Acai is fine, nothing special. Came on Yelp to see if anyone else mentioned the poor customer service. Not surprised to see that 3 hours ago someone posted about the same thing! The young lady at the counter looked annoyed to be there and didn't greet us or thank us. I watched as others came after and she did the same thing. Maybe the business owner needs to have a training on Customer Service 101, because with the many acai options in Haleiwa, it's easy to not come back!

    Hadi A.

    Wow!! I can believe the customer service in this place. People, trust others reviews. Don't go there unless if you want to be treated like shit. The Açaí were ok. The ambiance is whatever. They show you a large bowl but be aware that it comes half full. Anyways do not recommend this place to anyone.

    Banzai Bowl
    Emily H.

    I shared the large banzai bowl, and we both loved it! It tasted great, and was loaded with fruit and granola. I would definitely recommend this place to others- it felt like you got your moneys worth for the bowl!

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    4.1
    (289 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Crispy Grindz in Haleʻiwa has quickly become a spot I recommend, mainly because of their pao de…read morequeijo. They make them in a unique way, pressing the dough on a waffle iron so the outside comes out crispy and crunchy while the inside stays chewy. The four-pack is the way to go--plenty for one person and shareable for two, but I wouldn't try splitting it beyond that because you'll definitely want more than one for yourself. I've also tried the coxinha and the ham and cheese pastel, which were good, though not as much of a standout as the pao de queijo. Everything is served very fresh, so fresh in fact that I burned my mouth on the pastel because of the steam pocket inside, so it's worth letting things cool a little before biting in. Seating is all outdoors at picnic tables with umbrellas, and while there's usually space available, you might need to share a table if it's busy. There's no cooling, so it can get hot during the day even with the shade. Parking is on the street out front. I've never had trouble finding a spot, but pulling in and out can be tricky if there's traffic going by. Overall I'd give Crispy Grindz 4 stars. The pao de queijo alone makes it worth stopping for, while the other items I tried were good but not the best I've had. I haven't tried the bowls or other menu items, so I can't comment on those, but if you're in the area the pao de queijo is something I definitely recommend.

    The acai bowls and overall experience were pretty good, but in my opinion there are still better…read moreplaces down the road to get acai. The acai was not as sweet as I'm used to, which is a personal preference. The acai was a bit watery though so it was a bit hard to eat. However, the amount of toppings was very generous and the fruits were good. The portion didn't really seem worth it for the price though. The vibes were overall good here though, the truck is kinda like a surf truck. Like how they feature local surf news and riders. The service was also good as well, workers were very nice and we didn't have to wait too long for our acai. Not bad at all, but not the best acai in Haleiwa or on island.

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    Paalaa Kai Bakery

    4.6
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    We found this bakery as a happy accident on a scenic drive to the North Shore. It was closed by the…read moretime we stopped by so we had to make time to go the second time around. On this visit, we got a full spread! We got a box of all of the things and it didn't disappoint. I was so excited to choose all kinds of pastries for my box. At this point, everything is already in my tummy and I've already crossed memory lane, so I can't tell you the names of every pastry but what I can tell you is take the scenic drive. Check out the businesses you normally wouldn't have stopped by. Visit the Yelp page. Look at recommendations from fellow Yelpers! When I'm curious of a place and I'm not convinced yet, I always go to Yelp to see what the people have to say and the people love the pastries here for good reason. This place has some good pastries. I would come back just to satisfy the sweet tooth again. I will say, leave the snow puffs for enjoying when you're not in your vehicle unless you're okay with a mess lol

    2026 updates: That…read morefried chicken next door to the bakery is a must! Damn that delicious chicken skin ... it's crunchy salty goodness The snow puffies have sadly changed...they are not the same taste I remember 5 years ago. There's something artificial to the custard taste now...to a point that I don't like them anymore :( what changed? I'm so disappointed about the snow puffies but that fried chicken next door is worth a trip if you're visiting Northshore

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    My friend was working in Haleiwa, and brought me back this Snow Puffie from Paalaa Kai Bakery in Waialua.

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